Overview
A native of Sacramento, Dr. Michael Kearns is a highly-regarded and experienced board-certified otolaryngologist who has been practicing in the Sacramento area since 1986. In addition to general otolaryngology, Dr. Kearns' special clinical interests include snoring and sleep apnea treatments, facial skin cancers and nasal/sinus disease.Dr. Kearns has been widely involved in the medical community and has won many leadership awards for his service to his patients, including being voted by local physicians as one of the top Otolaryngologists (Sacramento Magazine) in 2007 and being selected as Hero in Healthcare in 1998. Dr. Kearns currently serves as Chief of Otolaryngology at Mercy San Juan Hospital in Carmichael. In addition, Dr. Kearns has previously served Chief of Otolaryngology at Sutter Hospital and Mercy Hospital in Sacramento. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.Dr. Kearns earned his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, where he was awarded Magna Cum Laude and graduated first in his class. He then obtained his medical degree from University of California, Irvine, where he was a Regents Scholar. Dr. Kearns completed an internship in general surgery and a residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the University of California, San Diego. During his residency in otolaryngology, he served as Chief Resident.Dr. Kearns is a fellow of the American Academy of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the California and Sacramento Societies of Otolaryngology. He is affiliated with Mercy San Juan Hospital, Carmichael and Sutter Hospital in Roseville.
Dr. Kearns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meniere Disease. His top areas of expertise are Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder, Jones Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6660 Mercy Ct, Ste 180, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderDr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder.
- DFNB1Dr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about DFNB1.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Kearns isDistinguished. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Aural PolypsDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Aural Polyps.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- GlossodyniaDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Glossodynia.
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Kearns isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AnosmiaDr. Kearns isExperienced. Learn about Anosmia.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)